Cow in the front yard - line pen and ink drawing

6 1/4 X 8 ink on index $25

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I need to keep drawing because it really does improve my confidence. I completed this in about 3 minutes. Yep, at $25 for 3 minutes, that's $500 an hour - can't beat those rates! Of course, we aren't taking into consideration the practice it took to get here, the hours it took stalking this cow, the cost of the camera, the computer imaging to store it, the advertising, the education, the years of extra study, studio expenses, the maturity to know the difference between a good cow and a mediocre cow, etc. So I guess in reality it took a lifetime to draw this cow. 59 years is over a half million hours. So $25 in 3 minutes is actually about 1/1000 a cent per hour. Pretty good value when you consider it THAT way, huh?
When an observer asks me "How long did it take you to complete that?", I answer "59 years". After March 28 the answer with change to "60 years". I LOVE the puzzled look I get until their lightbulb comes on!
1 Timothy 4:8
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

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Displacement

5 X 7 Ink on Index $25

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Sticking with drawing for a while - good for the mind and hand coordination. The more I draw, the better I see. Rather like "The more I pray, the better I communicate with God".
1 John 3:22
"...and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him."

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Fishing for the Big One

 

6 X 6 Ink on Index $25

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In going through my cowboy photos, I found one I would like to paint. Sketches first...then the canvas.

I have really enjoyed the square format, too, and as soon as the garden is finished, I hope to resume painting.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

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Wind Beneath My Wings

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There was a small flock of brown pelicans hanging around the beach at Matagorda Bay last weekend. They flew over me several times and I managed to get a few quick images. Do pelicans mate for life? I don't know - many water birds do - I know geese and most cranes stay together year after year.
I have mated for life (and hopefully so has my husband!! LOL) We'll celebrate 38 years this July - not bad for a couple old birds!
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Who's Watching the Baby?

8 X 6 Oil on Masonite panel $125

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A quick trip to the Matagorda Bay area last weekend afforded me the opportunity  to acquire some "beachy" images. While Mike and I were soaking up a few rays, I got permission from the folks around me to take their pictures for possible future use in a painting.

This is a classic example of combining two images to make one. This young man watching his daughter and WAS NOT actually oogling the lovely young lady strolling by - she was on the beach on a separate occasion and was walking her dog. But the image of the young fellow with his face turned so dramatically just demanded something worth looking at! Voila! Who IS watching the babe...er baby?
Genesis 30:31
“What shall I give you?” he asked. “Don’t give me anything,” Jacob replied. “But if you will do this one thing for me, I will go on tending your flocks and watching over them:
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One Man Heifer - continuous line drawing - sort of

Blue ink on index card stock - $25 - includes shipping

image area 6 X 8 - would fit an 8 X 10 frame with 1" mat

I went to Dr. Bill's yearly calf working this morning and got some more great cowboy images. This is one of many. Most of the calves were 4 months old and pretty stout critters. This heifer was one of the smaller ones. 80% of the rest took 2 or more men to wrestle to the ground.

My favorite cowboy, young Coy Clower was on a new mount today.  I first met this young man 6 or more years ago when he was mounted on a little palomino pony. His feet were nearly dragging the ground on that pony at the last calf working I saw him at. I knew his daddy, Barry wouldn't put him on just any old horse either, but I had a feeling that if the right animal came along, I'd see Coy roping on something new. You can be sure that Coy and his paint will find their way into a painting or two. The whole Clower family makes their living working cattle - including Coy's big sister Courtney and her husband. Not only do I admire them for their work ethic, but I also am humbled by their faith in God. They are living proof that when you are doing what you love, doing it honestly, and thanking God for the ability to do it, all things are possible.
James 2:6
But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?
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Stand Your Ground

11X12 Oil on Board

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The cowboy on his horse leaps from the starting chute, chasing a darting calf, throws his rope, leaves the running horse as the rope (hopefully) settles over the neck of the calf, runs down its length, throws the calf, ties three of its legs and throws his hands in the air. Often in less than 10 seconds (if he's gonna win). So much has to happen perfectly for any of this to have a successful conclusion, the least of which is being on a horse who knows when to stop and stand his ground, keeping the rope taunt for the cowboy. If he stops too soon or too late, the calf is lost and the cowboy's entry fee is gone.
I cannot help but conclude that morality in life can be likened to a roping horse who knows where to stand his ground. Variance in either direction can lead to dire conclusions. Practice makes perfect. And some ARE more skilled than others (next time you attend a roping, watch how often a favorite horse gets used by more than one roper).
But when you KNOW what the rules are and have discovered that sweet spot where the consequences of your actions have positive results, the rest of the competition falls into place and a winning time is made!
I  have been asked to show my work at the Tarleton State University Fine Arts Center Gallery in October. My daughter graduated from TSU and I worked there several years back in the 80's. It is a high honor to be able to humbly present my paintings before the University visitors, students and staff, and I am leaning toward a theme of "cowboy art" (which obviously won't be too hard to assemble!)
This painting was done with a very limited palette (yellow, red, black and white) that some call a "Zorn Palette" after the Swedish artist, Anders Zorn. Limiting the palette to just a few colors allows for color harmony and is next to impossible to screw up! I don't usually use black ever, but here it works for me...
I will have to custom frame this piece, too - it started off as a 12X12, but I left too much space over the cowboy's head and so removed an inch. I think I may epoxy it and free-float it over a piece of mesquite...decisions decisions...

Psalm 9:8.
He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.

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Polo Action

We have a new neighbor moving into the area. And by "neighbor", I mean someone within 10 miles of us. Vinnie currently lives in Dallas and owns a polo sport supply company, which he operates mostly online, so he can live anywhere - and he has chosen Morgan Mill. I am happy, because I have found a new source of horse action images! Most of my neighbors have horses that either work for a living or compete in cowboy related events. Polo competition is something new to me. But, hey, it gets the horse to move and it sure looks like fun. And the people who are participating are extremely good athletes. If you doubt this, try perching on the top of a wiggling, dogging, ducking, stopping, turning, accelerating 1200 pound animal for a couple hours and see if you can even move for two weeks after. That 's IF you don't fall off with the first move.
I found these images on a website for Prestonwood Polo Club and could not find a way to get permission to use them, so just enjoy here. Hopefully I'll get to an event and take my own photos soon. Another horsey adventure. Don't worry, Mom - I am NOT thinking of taking up Polo!
Judges 11:17
Then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, ‘Give us permission to go through your country,’ but the king of Edom would not listen. They sent also to the king of Moab, and he refused. So Israel stayed at Kadesh.
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A Road Well Traveled

8X10 Oil on Canvas Panel

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What advice do you give a young person graduating from High School today?
 A number of platitudes immediately come to mind: "Stay true to yourself", "Dance as if no one is watching", "Always wear clean underwear"....
I think some good advice would be to choose a road where there is already a path made. This may initially sound pretty boring and perhaps even way too conventional (especially coming from this hippie-wanna-be). And when I graduated from High School in 1970, the LAST thing I wanted was a conventional way of life "plodding" in the footsteps of those who went before me, but life has brought me a bit of wisdom, and a change of heart.
Why re-invent the wheel, when it's already perfect? The road I am speaking of is the the road leading to Christ. It's not a boring road. The one you choose to walk may not even be paved - and it may cross some fairly spectacular countryside. But it is a well mapped road that has ruts in it made by millions before you. And I know where it leads. In addition, the journey is anything BUT boring.
And that is what I was thinking as I painted this. A neighbor's child has graduated this spring - Valedictorian of her class - an extraordinary accomplishment. I enjoy giving my small paintings as graduation gifts, with an explanation of my thoughts as it was painted, and I kept lovely Lindsey in my thoughts and prayers as I painted this.
Genesis 24:40
“He replied, ‘The LORD, before whom I have walked faithfully, will send his angel with you and make your journey a success".
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